This vibrant, energetic neighborhood is one of San Francisco’s cultural hubs, drawing just as many locals as tourists year-round. Amidst its many museums, gleaming office buildings, and five-star hotels are glamorous, modern condominium complexes with incredible views such as the Millennium Tower, Yerba Buena Lofts, and One Hawthorne. Tourists come to stay in sophisticated places like the W, the St. Regis, and the Palace Hotel, and to visit cultural sights including the famed San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and Yerba Buena Gardens, the original U.S. Mint, and St. Patrick’s Church.

The permanent collection at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMoMA), reopening in spring 2016, includes works by Pollack, Warhol, Matisse, Picasso, and O’Keeffe—as well as artists with a connection to the Bay Area.

The Yerba Buena Gardens complex features two blocks of museums, gardens, restaurants, and activities.

St. Patrick’s Church was founded in 1851.

The Children’s Creativity Museum is a hands-on, multimedia arts and technology museum for kids of all ages.

The Contemporary Jewish Museum is housed in a building designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind.

The Yerba Buena Center for the Arts hosts visual art exhibits, performances and other events.

The Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center is a great place to hit the lanes or the rink for some indoor fun.

Beard Papa’s churns out some of the best cream puffs west of the Mississippi.

The Metreon on Fourth Street includes a multiplex movie theater, a CitiTarget, and a variety of restaurants.

The Museum of the African Diaspora showcases the history, art, and cultural richness that resulted from the migration of Africans throughout the world.

At Press Club, small bites, and a menu of hard-to-find wines and beer are served in a sleek, cellar-style setting.